Page 363 - DUBAI MUNICIPALITY ENGLISH PR REPORT - MARCH 2024
P. 363
3/18/24, 9:29 AM UAE Food Bank to Distribute 5 Million Meals Throughout Ramadan
The initiative is held under the directives and supervision of the wife of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime
Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al
Maktoum, Chairperson of the UAE Food Bank.
An initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global
Initiatives (MBRGI) umbrella, the UAE Food Bank focuses on effectively
managing surplus food, minimising waste, and globally distributing it to the
beneficiaries. Its effort underscores the values of kindness, generosity, charity,
and social welfare.
The initiative aims to distribute 166,666 meals daily to feed over half a million
families and more than three million workers.
The bank's commitment to supplying meals to beneficiaries encompasses
diverse sub-initiatives and campaigns, including the 'Your Iftar is on
Us' campaign, the 'No for Wasting Food initiative, the 'Cook of Thousand
Meals' initiative, 'Food Parcel,' and 'Iftar with the Workers.' Additionally, 25
educational programmes will be implemented to raise awareness of
environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and volunteering.
Anticipating widespread support, the bank expects more than 350 strategic
partners and supporters from food facilities, hotels, and companies.
Over 5,000 volunteers will support the bank's initiatives throughout Ramadan.
The bank will also sign five partnership agreements to strengthen its efforts in
https://focus.hidubai.com/uae-food-bank-launches-initiative-to-distribute-5-million-meals-during-ramadan/ 2/5
